Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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